This second room room is by interior designer Sara Story and was shown at the 2008 Orchard Hill Show House. It was featured just recently in the April 2009 Traditional Home. The use of orange to create the feel of sunset with this gorgeous hand painted Chinoiserie wallpaper, instead of the more expected blue Chinoiserie was inspired. Notice too how the black really pops against the orange.
This stunning room is from the Greystone Show House and was created by interior designer James Lumsden in this gentleman's bedroom. I love the orange walls and the mix of French Moderne, Italian, and English with the bold graphics. Notice the use of red and blue accents.
If you are looking for an elegant orange paint color, check out Farrow & Ball Orangery-a typical 18th century terra cotta color used much in orangeries.
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I agree, Beth, orange can be touchy. You have managed to pull together some very chic examples here, as usual!
ReplyDeleteAnne-Thanks, I think these are quite elegant which I never thought I'd say about orange!
ReplyDeleteOrange is tough. I either see it and think amazing or it hurts my eyes. I like these, especially the last one.
ReplyDeleteg.-Thanks-I think an orange room is probably a good test of the talents of an interior designer. I really love all of these.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love Sara Story's room. The orange and brown--very Hermes =)
ReplyDeleteI love orange - I wear it a lot, even though I used to be scared of it. But doing a room in it IS hard. For one thing, it's a bright but not necessarily friendly color to a home (it subliminally indicates that we should move more quickly, move on - restaurants like McDonald's use it in their spaces to keep turnover high and tables open). You've pulled together some nice examples here that wouldn't make me want to leave! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Sara Story room; it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFrances-You have a good eye-the throw blanket is in fact Hermes.
ReplyDeleteSF-I saw a dining room at a recent show house that was done in Farrow & Ball Orangery. I have used F & B throughout my house and always wanted to see that color used. Although I was not blown away by the rest of the room, I loved the walls, and decided to look through my files for other orange rooms I liked. I think all three are quite elegant and would be easy to live with.
ReplyDeleteAverill-I plan to do a full post on that room tomorrow on Chinoiserie Chic.
ReplyDeleteI'v had exactly the same problem with orange. Personally, it anguishes me a bit. These rooms were different, the last one I really loved!
ReplyDeleteCarolina-Thank you-I think each of these is quite elegant.
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